Cannondale S440 - Manual (Page 7)

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Printed : 8/15/02
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EXPERIENCED RIDERS ONLY
This vehicle is not for beginners.
All Cannondale motorsports products are designed
for use by trained and experienced riders only. All are
very high performance, competition sport machines
and should only be operated by licensed competition
riders in excellent physical condition, who are well-
trained and experienced in the operation of high per-
formance competition vehicles.
EXERCISE GOOD JUDGEMENT
There is always risk involved when riding a vehicle;
however, making sure you and the vehicle are in the
best condition possible will ensure a great riding
experience. Use sound judgement when riding.
Never ride under the influence of alcohol, some over-
the-counter medications (read the product label), or
drugs. Doing so will greatly reduce your ability to
properly operate this vehicle and could lead to an
accident, injury, and/or death. If you are taking pre-
scribed medications, consult your doctor before
riding.
NO MODIFICATIONS
We recommend that you do not substitute parts,
change or modify your vehicle. Such changes could
seriously impair your vehicle’s handling, stability, and
braking, making it unsafe to ride and causing serious
injury and/or vehicle damage.
NO PASSENGERS
Do not overload this vehicle or carry passengers.
Doing so could seriously impair your vehicle’s han-
dling, stability, and braking, making it unsafe to ride
which could result in damage to the vehicle or
serious injury or death to the operator and/or pas-
senger.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Entanglement
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Moving parts can catch your clothing, fin-
gers or hand resulting in severe injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never perform maintenance procedures with
the engine running unless otherwise
directed in a procedure.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Fluids
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The fluids (engine/transmission oils, brake
fluid, coolant) in your vehicle are hazardous
substances. Contact with your skin or eyes
can result in serious injury or irritation.
If they are swallowed, severe injury or death
can result.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Wear hand and eye protection (rubber gloves
and safety glasses or face shield) when
working with vehicle fluids. If a fluid gets on
your hands or clothing, wash it off immedi-
ately with soap and water. If swallowed seek
immediate medical attention.
KEEP ALL VEHICLE FLUIDS AWAY FROM
CHILDREN AND ANIMALS.